Homemade bus stop benches spark debate in Wilmington

Homemade bus stop benches spark debate in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Rainy weather has highlighted a common complaint among Wilmington bus riders: many bus stops don’t have a place to sit while waiting. Now, more than 30 bright pink, handmade benches have appeared at bus stops across the city. While they provide riders with seating, they’ve also sparked debate over whether they should be there. The benches were installed by the Wilmington Democratic Socialists of America to draw attention t…